Kyoto Golden Route : Fushimi Inari and Arashiyama area
This tour covers the most popular spots in Kyoto. We will visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, Arashiyama area, Kinkakuji, Nijo Castle. I will pick you up at your hotel. You can visit almost all the popular tourist sites in Kyoto, incliding Kinkakuji, Arashiyama ( Bamboo forest, Togatsu bridge, and Tenryuji temple), Nijo castle and Fushimi Inari shrine. The itinerary can be customized according to your request.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Kyoto or Kyoto Station
Your hotel or Kyoto station
Fushimi Inari
Arashiyama, Sagano bamboo forest
Kinkaku-ji
Nijo Castle
Your Hotel or Kyoto Station
Ending Point
At your hotel in Kyoto or Kyoto Station
Want to personalize this tour?
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/profiles/6680/87749.jpg)
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
transportation fee (about 3,000JPY/pax, for you and guide), lunch ( about 1,000 to 2,000JPY/pax, for you and guide), entrance fee ( about 3,000JPY/pax), hotel pick-up (1,000JPY),etc...
Tour Important Information
You use mainly public transportations but partly taxis to save time. During the tour you walk in and around the sites you visit. Let me know if you don't walk a lot.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Yuri T.
I'm Yuri, a national lisenced English tour guide.
I was born and raised in Osaka. Now I live in the countryside of Nara. Also, I do love eating, traveling, meeting local people, and exchanging our value and cultures.
I'm flexible. Please tell and ask me if there are any places which you want to visit and anything which you want to do in Japan. I'll plan the trip only for you.
I am looking forward to seeing you in my tour, let's make your trip unforgettable!
Reviews
Pastor o. O.
“The woman with a heart of gold. ”
Yuri is no ordinary tour guide. She is an extraordinary woman who went above and beyond to give me the very best Osaka experience. To be honest, I wasn’t sure at first if she would be the right fit for me — but within seconds of meeting her, that perception changed completely. Yuri deserves a platinum award from every angle. Her command of English is impeccable, her passion is unmatched, and her strength — both in spirit and presence — is truly commendable. Her knowledge isn’t limited to Osaka; she skillfully referenced situations and facts from other cities across Japan with clarity and depth. Thank you, Yuri. I sincerely wish tour guides around the world carried the same heart, excellence, and grace as you. May God bless you and keep you.
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/160x160/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/profiles/6680/87749.jpg)
Yuri T.
Dear Pastor, Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure guiding you, and I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour. If you ever plan to visit again or need assistance with anything else, please feel free to reach me. I look forward to welcoming you back in the future! Thank you again. Yuri
Scott P.
“Custom private guide”
Yuri was awesome! She reached out before our arrival to check our interests and tailored a tour just for us. We wanted to check out several Temples and Shrines and that is what we got. Yuri provided us with information about what we were seeing so we could understand the meaning. It was a great day Thanks so much!
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/160x160/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/profiles/6680/87749.jpg)
Yuri T.
Dear Scott, Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure guiding you, and I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour. If you ever plan to visit again or need assistance with anything else, please feel free to reach out. I look forward to welcoming you back in the future! Kind regards, Yuri
Michelle C.
“Kyoto Highlights ”
Yuri was wonderful, my husband and I got to see all the highlights of Kyoto. Thanks Yuri for your dedication.
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/160x160/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/profiles/6680/87749.jpg)
Yuri T.
Hello Michelle, Thank you very much for sending me such a generous review. I hope that your family enjoyed the tour in Kyoto. I was happy to be your guide. I really appreciate it if you could come again in near future to visit Japan. All the best, Yuri
$180/ per group
More tours by Yuri T.
Other Popular Highlights Tours in Kyoto
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/21230/fe054a01-38b2-449b-a738-6c0aaea5aad5.jpeg)
Kyoto Perfect Day tour : all the highlights included
Discover Kyoto’s must-see highlights in one day! We’ll start at Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its endless red torii gates. After exploring the area, we’ll have a delicious lunch at one of my favorite local Japanese restaurants. we’ll stroll through the streets of Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka, known for their historic atmosphere, cute shops, and great photo spots. These slopes will lead us straight to Kiyomizu-dera, one of Kyoto’s most famous temples. At the end we will go to a traditional market!
Kyoto Perfect Day tour : all the highlights included
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/160x160/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/profiles/89647/0498649b-93b6-4f34-ba50-a77aad8099f7.png)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/3879/145142.jpeg)
One day tour in Kyoto (Arashiyama area)
Tour will start from the Hotel in Kyoto. Frst visit is Kinkakuji temple (Golden Pavillion ),then, to Ryoanji tmple where is famous for rock garden. Tour will stop at Arasiyama area to take lunch and visit Togetsu bridge, Bamboo grove, Tentyuji temple and others. The last visit is NIjyo castle. As these places are normally crowded. using chartered taxi is highly recommended in order to effectively use your valuable time in Kyoto.
One day tour in Kyoto (Arashiyama area)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/160x160/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/profiles/16782/67164.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/18391/ed4593f6-89c9-4003-b806-3373a9a7f79d.jpg)
Kyoto's must-see attractions and World Heritage sites in one day.
Perfect for those with limited time, this well-organized tour allows you to experience Kyoto’s most iconic sights efficiently. The itinerary includes the Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Ryoanji, Bamboo Grove in Arashiyama, Tenryu-ji Temple, Togetsukyo Bridge. While these popular spots can be crowded, we utilize taxis to ensure a smooth and comfortable journey through this culturally rich city.
Kyoto's must-see attractions and World Heritage sites in one day.
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/160x160/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/profiles/70544/88cc0a4f-d90f-48f7-b564-6a62c80d1fcd.png)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/12289/174364.jpg)
Bamboo grove and Arashiyama area, three World Heritages.
Arashiyama is the hottest tourist destination. It is incredibly beautiful in spring and fall because of its cherry blossoms and autumn leaves. In the fall, the leaves turn brown or red! In the outstanding Tenryuji, you will see a beautiful garden with beautiful mountains in the background. There are many other beautiful places with touching stories in this area. On the way back to downtown, we can visit two world heritage sites, Kinkakuji and Ryoanji. What a wonderful route!
Bamboo grove and Arashiyama area, three World Heritages.
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/160x160/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/profiles/46733/f91fb200-8cd3-42eb-ab83-22445375e494.png)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/4977/161766.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/4977/161765.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/4977/85963.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/4977/85442.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/4977/85964.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/1632/36364.png)